Classic Vinyl

Dennis Elsas helped to shape the sound of the FM progressive revolution of the ’70s. In the course of his career, he’s interviewed John Lennon, Elton John, Pete Townshend, and many others. A true record collector, he’s proud to say he still has all of his original “classic vinyl!”

A bona-fide radio legend and one of a handful of DJs celebrated in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, "Megless" actually went to school to be a veterinarian, but after getting a gig at a college radio station, she was hooked. Thirty years in radio later, we can see her instincts were spot on.

From on-air host to producer and news director, Earle Bailey’s radio career took him from Bridgeport, CT to Philadelphia, where he produced and hosted Rock ’n Roll Roots. The show featured artists and songs banished from “classic rock” formats.

Cleveland is home base for Rachel Steele. Her radio career began as a weekend jock at WXTM Xtreme Radio. This led to gigs as the evening and then midday host for the next several years. Rachel joined SiriusXM in 2013, and today commandeers Classic Vinyl (Ch 26) weekday afternoons and Classic Rewind (Ch 25) each evening and weekend. She keeps up with pop culture and loves to revisit rock history to share stories about the music and artists that continue to redefine rock n roll. Rachel also holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice and has several years' experience working with juveniles and adult felons as a Case Manager. She has 2 awesome sons, Robby and Ryan.

Greg is from Rock-N-Roll’s birthplace, Memphis, Tn where his dad introduced him to Elvis when he was 6. A founding member of Reigning Sound, Greg made 6 albums with the band. He has spent his life making records, touring, and playing with many of his heroes and rock legends like Arthur Lee of LOVE, Carl Perkins, Wreckless Eric, and Replacements and Big Star producer Jim Dickinson. He was the music supervisor for Mark Pellington’s film “Going All The Way” and portrayed Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club DJ in the movie “People vs Larry Flynt”. Since 2004 Greg has been entertaining SiriusXM subscribers. Listen as he shares his rock-n-roll knowledge Monday-Friday 5p-11pm east and Saturday & Sunday 8a-2pm in the Deep Tracks on channel 308 as well as Saturday afternoon 2p-6p eastern on Classic Vinyl channel 26

Dean Baldwin’s journey in music began as a young kid, inspired by his mother's talents as a deaf musician. This unique upbringing taught him to listen and analyze music in a distinct way, fueling a passion that spans across genres—from the rock of the 70s to the metal and hair bands of the 80s, right to the present day; artists as diverse as Metallica, Barry Manilow, Pavarotti, and Waylon Jennings.

Today, Dean shares his musical insights and memories with a growing community on social media, particularly on TikTok, where he moderates discussions around the songs commonly heard on SiriusXM's Classic Rewind, Classic Vinyl, and Deep Tracks. He invites his followers to join in, sharing their own stories and creating a lively and engaging dialogue around music. Follow Dean on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram at @DeanBaldwinOfficial.

In 2024, Dean co-founded the Artist Link Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating the commoditization of music caused by digital platforms and AI. The foundation not only educates the public on trends that devalue art but also supports classic artists in generating attention for their new music—not just their classic hits. Additionally, the foundation helps emerging artists who embrace a more organic style of songwriting, production, and performance, fostering stronger connections between artists and audiences.

Dean is also the co-host of a new podcast with iconic Canadian artist and former Canadian Idol judge Sass Jordan, where they explore the role of positive energy in music and life.